Events & Activities

Events & Activities

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Hikes and Tours with Dr. Diana Barshaw

רביעי, 16 נובמבר 2022 at 10:30

British Cemetery, Haifa

ESRA members NIS 35 | Non-members NIS 50

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ESRA Haifa Branch

We will start at the British Cemetery, then walk through the El Atiqa neighbourhood, through Bat Galim and around Rambam Hospital along the promenade past the cable car, past the Oceanographic Institute to Tel Shikmona.
Start: Getting to the British Cemetery: By public transportation. Take the Metronit # 1 to the Dolfin bus stop. Walk about 350 meters north on HaHagana Ave.
https://goo.gl/maps/oJPC9gceHVRS2VfJ9
For anyone arriving by car, probably the best parking would be in the car park of the Kiryat Eliezer Shopping Mall - https://goo.gl/maps/gBA587obrJjAmixp8
End: From Tel Shikmona: Retrace our way to the bridge over HaHagana Avenue to bus stops in both directions. Metronit # 1 And Egged 17, 24, 43, and 110

Dr. Diana Barshaw was a research scientist and professor in the field of behavior and ecology of marine animals from 1988 to 2004. Starting in 2005 she wrote a monthly column for the Jerusalem Post called ‘Wild Israel’ and a blog for the Times of Israel. On her website http://www.dianabarshaw.com/ she describes the Israel National Trail and has compiled a guide to hiking the trails of the Carmel Mountains. Diana has recently been certified as an Israeli Tour Guide.

ESRA trips are suitable for people in good health. Please come properly prepared with plenty of water, appropriate attire for the weather and good walking shoes. Bring a snack or lunch. Advance registration required.

For additional information, please call Eileen Martell, 054-2105673 or WhatsApp +972-542105673, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


Registration: Click on the register link above or contact the Booking Office at 09-9508371 (ext 2). 
Registration is limited so please register early.

NOTE: Changes might be necessary due to adverse weather conditions. Please be aware of this and look out for messages on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/348486177354829

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Event tags:
Lecture